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Can't cope with diagnosis

Emily001

I was encouraged to go for assessment for autism. I did and now they have said I'm autistic. This has made me very upset. I feel that now I have been diagnosed I will only ever be seen as autistic and I think I feel hopeless or lost.

Does anyone understand this? 

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  • Hi Emily and welcome,

       Diagnosis does not totally define who you are. You are more than just Autistic, you are unique.

    I do understand, how you feel, as I've gone through similar emotions myself, but as I've come to understand what it means to me as a person, I now relise that I have a lot more to offer than most, as a result.

    You've not mentioned your age or whether you have read up about the condition, but I'd be happy to reccommend some reading and/or videos, if you would find it helpful.

    The post-diagnosis period can be full of mixed emotions, so try not to obsess over it too much at this point. Time to process such info varies from person to person.

    I've found the diagnosis process quite liberating myself, mainly because it's explained so much of my life to me. (I'm a late identified Adult with ASD) Had I have known sooner about my condition, I probably would have done things differently.

    Also, you do not have to declare your condition to others if you don't want to.

    Take your time and talk it through with loved ones or others you trust, about how you feel. Building on the knowledge you have about you, can be a very positive experience if you take time to embrace it and use that new found knowledge as a firm foundation for your future.

    The community here is always willing to help with advice or support.

    Coogybear

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  • Hi Emily and welcome,

       Diagnosis does not totally define who you are. You are more than just Autistic, you are unique.

    I do understand, how you feel, as I've gone through similar emotions myself, but as I've come to understand what it means to me as a person, I now relise that I have a lot more to offer than most, as a result.

    You've not mentioned your age or whether you have read up about the condition, but I'd be happy to reccommend some reading and/or videos, if you would find it helpful.

    The post-diagnosis period can be full of mixed emotions, so try not to obsess over it too much at this point. Time to process such info varies from person to person.

    I've found the diagnosis process quite liberating myself, mainly because it's explained so much of my life to me. (I'm a late identified Adult with ASD) Had I have known sooner about my condition, I probably would have done things differently.

    Also, you do not have to declare your condition to others if you don't want to.

    Take your time and talk it through with loved ones or others you trust, about how you feel. Building on the knowledge you have about you, can be a very positive experience if you take time to embrace it and use that new found knowledge as a firm foundation for your future.

    The community here is always willing to help with advice or support.

    Coogybear

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